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Forrler Family History

Forrler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Forrer, Forster, Ferrier, Fortner, Foraker, Fortier, Forner, Fowler

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Where is the Forrler family from?

You can see how Forrler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forrler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Forrler families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Forrler's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Forrler families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Forrler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Forrler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Forrler. For the veterans among your Forrler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Forrler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forrler in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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